Mental Health Therapist

CoreCivic

$90K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Five years of clinical experience, including two years in a similar role.
  • Certification or licensing in the state of practice (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
  • Valid driver's license preferred, per contractual or legal requirements.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health screenings and assessments through clinical interviews and record reviews.
  • Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on inmate evaluations.
  • Document treatment and evaluation activities for each individual in their health care record.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and materials.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of psychological counseling theories and techniques in practice.
  • Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions for inmates.

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual bonus.
Full Job Description
$90,000 - $95,000 / Annually

Eligible for annual bonus

In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
  1. Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
  2. Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
  3. Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
  4. Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
  5. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
  6. Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.


Qualifications:
  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.
  • Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
  • Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs. ie., LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
  • A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

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